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==Early life==
==Early life==
On June 11, 1987, O. Yang{{efn|O. Yang abbreviates "Ou-Yang", the [[Standard Chinese|Standard Mandarin]] form of his surname, to "O. Yang".}} was born as '''Au-yeung Man-Sing''' ({{zh|t=歐陽萬成}}) in [[British Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]. When O. Yang was thirteen years old, his family emigrated to the United States.<ref name="TT">{{cite web |url=http://texastravesty.com/interview/01/16/2015/jimmy-o-yang |title=Jimmy O. Yang |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=Texas Travesty |access-date=24 May 2017}}</ref> His aunt and grandmother were already living in the U.S. and his parents joined them primarily to allow O. Yang and his brother access to better schools and education.<ref name="TT" />
On June 11, 1987, Yang was born as '''Au-yeung Man-Sing''' ({{zh|t=歐陽萬成}}) in [[British Hong Kong|Hong Kong]]. When Yang was thirteen years old, his family emigrated to the United States.<ref name="TT">{{cite web |url=http://texastravesty.com/interview/01/16/2015/jimmy-o-yang |title=Jimmy O. Yang |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=Texas Travesty |access-date=24 May 2017}}</ref> His aunt and grandmother were already living in the U.S. and his parents joined them primarily to allow Yang and his brother access to better schools and education.<ref name="TT" />


== Education ==
== Education ==
O. Yang attended the [[University of California, San Diego]],<ref name="TT" /> where he majored in economics. The commencement speaker at his college graduation was his later ''Silicon Valley'' showrunner and UCSD alumnus [[Mike Judge]].
Yang attended the [[University of California, San Diego]],<ref name="TT" /> where he majored in economics. The commencement speaker at his college graduation was his later ''Silicon Valley'' showrunner and UCSD alumnus [[Mike Judge]].


==Career==
==Career==
After college, he went to work for [[Smith Barney]] before searching out a creative career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=609057257|title=Jimmy O. Yang on 'Silicon Valley' and 'How To American'|last=Sanders|first=Sam|date=May 8, 2018|work=It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders|access-date=2018-06-09|publisher=NPR}}</ref>
After college, he went to work for [[Smith Barney]] before searching out a creative career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=609057257|title=Jimmy O. Yang on 'Silicon Valley' and 'How To American'|last=Sanders|first=Sam|date=May 8, 2018|work=It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders|access-date=2018-06-09|publisher=NPR}}</ref>


O. Yang made his television debut on the CBS series ''[[2 Broke Girls]]'', and his first late night stand-up appearance on ''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]''. In season 9 of ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]'', he played the character Tang-See. O. Yang also appeared in an episode of ''[[Criminal Minds]]'' as Nathan Chow, a high-school student who suffered a psychotic break.<ref name="imdb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4497202|title=Jimmy O. Yang - IMDb|publisher=imdb.com|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref> He was once a writer/consultant for the [[Harlem Globetrotters]],<ref name="sanfranciscocomedycompetition">{{cite web|url=http://sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com/2011/comics/jimmy-ouyang/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420015007/http://sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com/2011/comics/jimmy-ouyang/ |archive-date=2012-04-20 |dead-url=yes|title=Jimmy Ouyang &#124; San Francisco Comedy Competition|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref> and voiced roles in the video game ''[[Infamous Second Son]]''.<ref>{{cite video game | developer=[[Sucker Punch Productions]] | publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] | scene=Credits, 3:43 in, Additional Voice Talent | title=[[Infamous: Second Son]] | year=2014}}</ref>
Yang made his television debut on the CBS series ''[[2 Broke Girls]]'', and his first late night stand-up appearance on ''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]]''. In season 9 of ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]'', he played the character Tang-See. Yang also appeared in an episode of ''[[Criminal Minds]]'' as Nathan Chow, a high-school student who suffered a psychotic break.<ref name="imdb">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4497202|title=Jimmy O. Yang - IMDb|publisher=imdb.com|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref> He was once a writer/consultant for the [[Harlem Globetrotters]],<ref name="sanfranciscocomedycompetition">{{cite web|url=http://sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com/2011/comics/jimmy-ouyang/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420015007/http://sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com/2011/comics/jimmy-ouyang/ |archive-date=2012-04-20 |dead-url=yes|title=Jimmy Ouyang &#124; San Francisco Comedy Competition|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref> and voiced roles in the video game ''[[Infamous Second Son]]''.<ref>{{cite video game | developer=[[Sucker Punch Productions]] | publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]] | scene=Credits, 3:43 in, Additional Voice Talent | title=[[Infamous: Second Son]] | year=2014}}</ref>


He played Dun Meng, who was carjacked by the Tsarnaev brothers, in the 2016 action drama ''[[Patriots Day (film)|Patriots Day]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Silicon Valley’s Jimmy O. Yang is Abraham Lincoln’s wingman|url=http://www.avclub.com/video/silicon-valleys-jimmy-o-yang-abraham-lincolns-wing-247470|accessdate=20 December 2016|work=The A.V. Club|date=15 December 2016}}</ref> It was O. Yang's first dramatic role.
He played Dun Meng, who was carjacked by the Tsarnaev brothers, in the 2016 action drama ''[[Patriots Day (film)|Patriots Day]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Silicon Valley’s Jimmy O. Yang is Abraham Lincoln’s wingman|url=http://www.avclub.com/video/silicon-valleys-jimmy-o-yang-abraham-lincolns-wing-247470|accessdate=20 December 2016|work=The A.V. Club|date=15 December 2016}}</ref> It was Yang's first dramatic role.


O. Yang initially began as a guest star on ''Silicon Valley'' making scale, then $900 per episode. He appeared in three episodes and spent the money on a [[Toyota Prius|Prius]] so he could drive for [[Uber]] to earn money between the first and second season of the show. For the second season, he was promoted to series regular.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/silicon-valley-promotes-jimmy-o-743541|title='Silicon Valley' Promotes Jimmy O. Yang to Series Regular (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2018-06-09|language=en}}</ref>
Yang initially began as a guest star on ''Silicon Valley'' making scale, then $900 per episode. He appeared in three episodes and spent the money on a [[Toyota Prius|Prius]] so he could drive for [[Uber]] to earn money between the first and second season of the show. For the second season, he was promoted to series regular.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/silicon-valley-promotes-jimmy-o-743541|title='Silicon Valley' Promotes Jimmy O. Yang to Series Regular (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2018-06-09|language=en}}</ref>


In 2018, he played Bernard Tai in the romantic comedy film ''[[Crazy Rich Asians (film)|Crazy Rich Asians]]'', directed by [[Jon M. Chu]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/jimmy-o-yang-crazy-rich-asians-warner-bros-1202080506/|title=Jimmy O. Yang Joins ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ At Warner Bros.|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2017-05-01|work=Deadline|access-date=2017-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/therebeccasun/status/916514454665170944|title=Ronny Chieng confirmed as Eddie, Jimmy O. Yang confirmed as Bernard. #crazyrichasians #codeswitchlive|last=Sun|first=Rebecca|date=<!--9:04 PM - -->6 October 2017|website=@therebeccasun|accessdate=2017-10-31}}</ref>
In 2018, he played Bernard Tai in the romantic comedy film ''[[Crazy Rich Asians (film)|Crazy Rich Asians]]'', directed by [[Jon M. Chu]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/jimmy-o-yang-crazy-rich-asians-warner-bros-1202080506/|title=Jimmy O. Yang Joins ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ At Warner Bros.|last=Busch|first=Anita|date=2017-05-01|work=Deadline|access-date=2017-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/therebeccasun/status/916514454665170944|title=Ronny Chieng confirmed as Eddie, Jimmy O. Yang confirmed as Bernard. #crazyrichasians #codeswitchlive|last=Sun|first=Rebecca|date=<!--9:04 PM - -->6 October 2017|website=@therebeccasun|accessdate=2017-10-31}}</ref>
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===''How to American''===
===''How to American''===


O. Yang is also the author of ''How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents'', a book where "he shares his story of growing up as a Chinese immigrant who pursued a Hollywood career against the wishes of his parents."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37814186-how-to-american|title=How to American|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-05-27}}</ref> Mike Judge wrote the book's foreword.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/jimmy-o-yang/|title=Jimmy O. Yang talks Silicon Valley, Mike Judge and his book|date=2018-04-05|work=CNET|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref>
Yang is also the author of ''How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents'', a book where "he shares his story of growing up as a Chinese immigrant who pursued a Hollywood career against the wishes of his parents."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37814186-how-to-american|title=How to American|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-05-27}}</ref> Mike Judge wrote the book's foreword.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/jimmy-o-yang/|title=Jimmy O. Yang talks Silicon Valley, Mike Judge and his book|date=2018-04-05|work=CNET|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref>


O. Yang has also continued stand-up comedy, in 2018 going on a tour titled after the book.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Jimmy-O-Yang-brings-How-to-American-to-S-F-12936103.php|title=Jimmy O. Yang brings ‘How to American’ to S.F.|work=SFGate|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref>
Yang has also continued stand-up comedy, in 2018 going on a tour titled after the book.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Jimmy-O-Yang-brings-How-to-American-to-S-F-12936103.php|title=Jimmy O. Yang brings ‘How to American’ to S.F.|work=SFGate|access-date=2018-06-09}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
O. Yang's father later signed with the same talent agency and has since appeared in several films, including playing his character's father in ''[[Patriots Day (film)|Patriots Day]]''.
Yang's father later signed with the same talent agency and has since appeared in several films, including playing his character's father in ''[[Patriots Day (film)|Patriots Day]]''.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

Revision as of 10:47, 27 March 2019

Template:Chinese name

Jimmy O. Yang
Chinese: 歐陽萬成
Born
Au-yeung Man-Sing

(1987-06-11) June 11, 1987 (age 37)
Hong Kong
Other namesJimmy Ouyang, Jimmy O'Yang
Alma materUniversity of California, San Diego
Occupation(s)Actor, stand-up comedian
Years active2012-present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese歐陽萬成
Simplified Chinese欧阳万成
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinŌuyáng Wànchéng
IPA[óʊ.jǎŋ wân.ʈʂʰə̌ŋ]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationĀu-yèuhng Mahn-sìhng
JyutpingAu1-joeng4 Man6-sing4
IPA[ɐw˥.jœŋ˩ mɐn˨.sɪŋ˩]
Websitejimmycomedy.com

Jimmy O. Yang (Chinese: 歐陽萬成; born on June 11, 1987) is a Chinese American actor, stand-up comedian and writer best known for starring as Jian-Yang in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley.[1][2]

Early life

On June 11, 1987, Yang was born as Au-yeung Man-Sing (Chinese: 歐陽萬成) in Hong Kong. When Yang was thirteen years old, his family emigrated to the United States.[3] His aunt and grandmother were already living in the U.S. and his parents joined them primarily to allow Yang and his brother access to better schools and education.[3]

Education

Yang attended the University of California, San Diego,[3] where he majored in economics. The commencement speaker at his college graduation was his later Silicon Valley showrunner and UCSD alumnus Mike Judge.

Career

After college, he went to work for Smith Barney before searching out a creative career.[4]

Yang made his television debut on the CBS series 2 Broke Girls, and his first late night stand-up appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. In season 9 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, he played the character Tang-See. Yang also appeared in an episode of Criminal Minds as Nathan Chow, a high-school student who suffered a psychotic break.[5] He was once a writer/consultant for the Harlem Globetrotters,[6] and voiced roles in the video game Infamous Second Son.[7]

He played Dun Meng, who was carjacked by the Tsarnaev brothers, in the 2016 action drama Patriots Day.[8] It was Yang's first dramatic role.

Yang initially began as a guest star on Silicon Valley making scale, then $900 per episode. He appeared in three episodes and spent the money on a Prius so he could drive for Uber to earn money between the first and second season of the show. For the second season, he was promoted to series regular.[9]

In 2018, he played Bernard Tai in the romantic comedy film Crazy Rich Asians, directed by Jon M. Chu.[10][11]

How to American

Yang is also the author of How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents, a book where "he shares his story of growing up as a Chinese immigrant who pursued a Hollywood career against the wishes of his parents."[12] Mike Judge wrote the book's foreword.[13]

Yang has also continued stand-up comedy, in 2018 going on a tour titled after the book.[14]

Personal life

Yang's father later signed with the same talent agency and has since appeared in several films, including playing his character's father in Patriots Day.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 2 Broke Girls Person in Line Episode: "And the Secret Ingredient"
2013 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Chinese Teenager #1 Episode: "Girl in the Flower Dress"
2013 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Tang-See Episode: "Flowers for Charlie"
2014 Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight Phil Recurring
2014 New Girl Steve Episode: "Dice"
2014 Criminal Minds Nathan Crow Episode: "Burn"
2014–present Silicon Valley Jian-Yang Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2-5)
2015 Battle Creek Chang Episode: "Mama's Boy"
2016 Those Who Can't James Chen Guest, 3 episodes
2016 Broken Donny Guest, 3 episodes
2016 American Dad! Hisashi (voice) Episode: "The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba"
2018 Another Period Eng Bunker Episode: "Lucky Chang's"
2018 The Simpsons Himself (voice) Episode: "No Good Read Goes Unpunished"
2018 Drunk History Himself / Temujin 2 episodes
2018 Fresh Off the Boat Horace 3 episodes

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Internship Wa Zao Uncredited
2016 Patriots Day Dun Meng
2017 El Camino Christmas Mike the Cameraman
2018 Juliet, Naked Elliot Uncredited
Life of the Party Tyler
Crazy Rich Asians Bernard Tai [15]
The Happytime Murders Officer Delancey
2019 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part[16] Zebe Voice
Wish Dragon[17] Small Goon (voice) In production
The Opening Act Will O’Brien Post-production
2020 Limited Partners Post-production
Fantasy Island Filming

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Infamous Second Son Male Pedestrian #5 Voice

References

  1. ^ "'Silicon Valley' Promotes Jimmy O. Yang to Series Regular (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
  2. ^ "Talking With Jian Yang, The Greatest Prank Caller In 'Silicon Valley'". UPROXX. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Jimmy O. Yang". Texas Travesty. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  4. ^ Sanders, Sam (May 8, 2018). "Jimmy O. Yang on 'Silicon Valley' and 'How To American'". It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders. NPR. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  5. ^ "Jimmy O. Yang - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 2014-07-28.
  6. ^ "Jimmy Ouyang | San Francisco Comedy Competition". Archived from the original on 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2014-07-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Sucker Punch Productions. Infamous: Second Son. Sony Computer Entertainment. Scene: Credits, 3:43 in, Additional Voice Talent.
  8. ^ "Silicon Valley's Jimmy O. Yang is Abraham Lincoln's wingman". The A.V. Club. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  9. ^ "'Silicon Valley' Promotes Jimmy O. Yang to Series Regular (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  10. ^ Busch, Anita (2017-05-01). "Jimmy O. Yang Joins 'Crazy Rich Asians' At Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  11. ^ Sun, Rebecca (6 October 2017). "Ronny Chieng confirmed as Eddie, Jimmy O. Yang confirmed as Bernard. #crazyrichasians #codeswitchlive". @therebeccasun. Retrieved 2017-10-31.
  12. ^ "How to American". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  13. ^ "Jimmy O. Yang talks Silicon Valley, Mike Judge and his book". CNET. 2018-04-05. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  14. ^ "Jimmy O. Yang brings 'How to American' to S.F." SFGate. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
  15. ^ "Crazy Rich Asian (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  16. ^ https://twitter.com/FunnyAsianDude/status/1086428704689946624
  17. ^ Jackie Chan, China’s BaseFX Making ‘Wish Dragon’ for Sony Animation
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